Vulnerability Description
In the crypt function, we attempt to null terminate a buffer using the size of the input salt without validating that the offset is within the buffer. This issue affects HHVM versions prior to 4.56.3, all versions between 4.57.0 and 4.80.1, all versions between 4.81.0 and 4.93.1, and versions 4.94.0, 4.95.0, 4.96.0, 4.97.0, 4.98.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hhvm | < 4.56.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/08193b7f0cd3910256e00d599f0f3eb2519c44caPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hhvm.com/blog/2021/02/25/security-update.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/08193b7f0cd3910256e00d599f0f3eb2519c44caPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hhvm.com/blog/2021/02/25/security-update.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1921?
CVE-2020-1921 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the crypt function, we attempt to null terminate a buffer using the size of the input salt without validating that the offset is within the buffer. This issue affects HHVM versions prior to 4.56.3,...
How severe is CVE-2020-1921?
CVE-2020-1921 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1921?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Hhvm.